Special Guest, Brya Hanan, joins the show to breakdown her new book:  Befriending Your Inner Child: A Catholic Approach to Healing and Wholeness.  We dive into discovering our inner child and drawing near to our inner child.  We discuss how Brya has taken these theories and made them Catholic.  This important concept helps those struggling with unwanted lustful behaviors to become aware and learn how to work through the woundedness to freedom.  I hope you enjoy this show and I urge you to go grab Brya's book at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/befriending-your-inner-childHelpful links:Visit Brya's Website & Subscribe to her newsletter for updates including her new product launch coming later this summer:https://www.bryahananlmft.com/Connect with Brya on Instagram @bryahananlmftBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactJoin Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com

Ellen Drews is back to talk with Steve about the Full Disclosure process.  A Full Disclosure is a Rite of Truth.  They explain what it is, the risks and benefits of a FD as well as diving into the process.  Take a listen and if you feel this may be of benefit for your marriage, pray about it and reach out if you would like to work with us.Helpful links:Book a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Ellen:https://ellendrews.com/consultation/Book a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactJoin Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com

In this episode, Steve covers how crucial it is to do the homework in recovery for both the addict and the spouse.  Recovery homework brings healing to the addict and the marriage. He also covers the negative effects when the homework does not get done.  He closes with 7 amazing scripture verses related to doing the work.  Take a listen and share with someone you know can benefit.  St. Zita, pray for us!Helpful links:Book a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contact Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-help Connect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery  Email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com

Fr. Rich Conlin is a great priest from Vancouver, Canada.  He shares his journey from NCAA D1 golfer to a Catholic priest.  He shares with Steve about how his book: 9 Days to Corpus Christi can help an addict in recovery.  His book highlights six saints to help us grow in our love for the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.  On the show, we focus on one of the six great saints and how this saint can help us seek the Lord at all times.   Tune in to hear all of this as well as his favorite golf course!3 FREE copies of the book to the first three people to email: steve@catholicsfightporn.com -- thank you Fr. Rich for your generosity!Helpful links:Check out Fr. Rich's great website: https://prodigalcatholic.com/If you're interested in learning more about joining recovery, book a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactConnect with Steve on Instagram @catholicrecoveryConnect with Fr. Rich on Instagram @frrichconlinTo purchase a copy of 9 Days to Corpus Christi:https://www.amazon.com/Days-Corpus-Christi-Consecration-Sacrament-ebook/dp/B0CCMTTG6C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D7U3G8Y791PS&keywords=9+days+to+corpus+christi&qid=1700304030&sprefix=9+days+to+corpus+chris%2Caps%2C333&sr=8-1

My dear friend, Mark Denison, has this great quote that "If you're 90% in then you're 100% out."  That's the topic for this podcast.  We cover how crucial it is to be "All-In" and cover 7 reasons that 100% commitment is needed for successful sobriety and recovery.  Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

Christie Walker, the Catholic Sobriety Coach, is back again for a great conversation about faith, addiction recovery and the power of community.  We take a look at how our Catholic upbringing intersects with the personal struggles we faced.  Through our discussion, we bring forth the idea that recovery is not just an individual success but a collective victory that transcends backgrounds and units us in vulnerability and strength.  Enjoy and God bless!Helpful links for Christie:Connect with Christie on Instagram: @catholicsobrietycoachVisit her website: catholicrecoverycoach.comJoin her Sacred Sobriety Lab:  sacredsobrietylab.comFor Steve:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

This saint was addicted to alcohol and underwent a profound conversion.  Steve lists 5 ways this saint can help those in recovery find freedom.  Tune in to find out which saint this is!Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve covers the secret weapon in recovery.  This special weapon has the ability to keep us on track each and every day.  It helps us process our emotions -- which is difficult for many guys .  It connects us with others and keeps us out of trouble and helps us learn what to do next time if we got in trouble.  Tune in to find out what it is!Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve covers many reasons group coaching is a helpful remedy in this fight.  Listen to the end to find out Steve's favorite reason for group coaching...Hope you enjoy and if you struggle with lust, please reach out!Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Ellen Drews joins the show to discuss what betrayal trauma looks like and different ways of healing:  what the betrayed spouse can do to heal, what the addict, betraying spouse, can do to heal and how couples can heal together.  Don't miss it and please share with someone you think would benefit from hearing this!For a free, complimentary consultation, reach out to Ellen at:https://ellendrews.com or email her at:  ellen@ellendrews.comFANOS check-in example:https://hopehousehealing.com/learn/fanosSee below for the SAFER check-in.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery-------------------------------------------------------------------------------SAFER check-in [by Dr. Jake Porter, Daring Ventures]Addict goes through:S - sobriety, "my sobriety date is..."A - accountability, "I apologize for when I did..."F - feelings, "this week, the emotions I felt most were..."E - express, "I've been learning ..... about myself"R - recovery, "For my recovery, I have a plan to do ...."Betrayed Partner goes through:S - safety, "my safety level today is (# 1-10)"A - acknowledge, F - feelings, "this week, the emotions I felt most were..."E - express, "I had the hardest time this week when..."R - requests, "You can help me feel safer by..."Check-In instructions:   Modified SAFER check-in From Jake Porter and Daring Ventures 2016                                1. Set a designated daily time and place for the check in. Try to choose a time when you will be uninterrupted and not too tired, be consistent.2. It is ALWAYS the recovering addict’s responsibility to initiate this check-in. Plan ahead by giving yourself a few minutes to think about what you will share, as preparation can greatly enhance the experience by making it more thoughtful and meaningful.3. Decide whether the addict or partner will share first. The first person will share his or her complete check in. Then the second person will share his or her complete check-in.4. While each shares his or her check in, the other should try to use talking and listening boundaries if they respond. 5. Remember this process involves two traumatized (newly healing) people being vulnerable. Be gentle with yourselves and take a break before you come back to discuss any triggering content in greater detail.SAFER check-in From Jake Porter NCC,CSAT,CMAT,CPC and Daring Ventures 2016

In this episode, Steve covers whether or not we should make New Year's Resolutions and if so, a bunch of thought joggers for what you can start or boost to your personal recovery journey.  He also goes over how to make resolutions last throughout the year.This is a link to the workbook referenced to help your wife heal after betrayal:https://www.amazon.com/Help-Her-Heal-Workbook-Partners/dp/1733922202Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

Dr. Eddie Capparucci joins the show to discuss the Inner Child and how it impacts sexual addiction.  He recently revised his book, Going Deeper, and added 3 new kids to the other 9 children discussed.  He goes through core emotional triggers and his six-step healing model.  His website:  https://innerchild-sexaddiction.com/His email address:  edcappa@gmail.comHis new book:  https://www.amazon.com/Going-Deeper-Impacts-Sexual-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0CN5VSYXY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=28XTZJDULPF9J&keywords=going+deeper+eddie+capparucci&qid=1701350127&sprefix=going+deep%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-4Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail:  steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve discusses the difference between guilt and shame -- they are not the same.  Learn how to use guilt to improve and leave shame behind.Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve discusses the impact of shame in our lives and helpful ways to overcome the negative emotions associated with shame.  Shame is an extremely powerful emotion and getting help for shame is life-changing.Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve covers 7 tech tools to quit porn and 9 Bible verses on accountability.  For 30 days Free of Covenant Eyes, sign up at:  https://www.covenanteyes.comPROMO CODE: CFP Canopy: https://canopy.usAccountable2You:  https://accountable2you.comLead Me Not:  https://www.leadmenot.org/Wisephone:  https://techless.comJoin Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, Steve has Dan Donaldson on the show.  Dan is the VP of Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance where he leads men by doing three things: (1) putting on inspiring events, (2) providing engaging resources and (3) providing leadership coaching through conferences and men's groups. The approach at CMLA:  Strengthen the man, strengthen the family.  Strengthen the family, strengthen the Church.Strengthen the Church, transform the culture. Join their next free quarterly Heroic Men Summit at: https://heroicmen.comCheck out Dan's ministry at:  https://www.catholicmenleaders.org----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode Steve talks with Dr. Christine Bacon, host of the popular show, Breakfast with Bacon. They cover her Standers group and its success, her S.A.C.R.E.D. formula for Super Marriages, saving 1 million marriages, The Sound of Freedom movie, Kevin Wells and the Sisters of Mary as well as hope for the times we're living in. Dr. Christine Bacon is a featured author, radio show host, couple's mentor, and professor who specializes in understanding communication and utilizing knowledge to improve personal relationships and growth. Buy her latest book "The Super Couple: A Formula for Extreme Happiness in Marriage"Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakfastWithBaconTwitter: @BreakfastwBaconInstagram: @BreakfastwithBacon Sign up for her newsletter and never skip a beat: https://www.drchristinebacon.com/what...Register for the Disrupting the Culture with Truth 2023 conference at www.TruthSpeakers.orgJoin Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode Steve talks about white-knuckling sobriety.  He covers what it is, why it fails and what to do instead.  St. Francis de Sales explains that the Evil One will tempt us to be self-reliant when we only need to place our complete reliance on God.Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, I interview Christie Walker about her addiction to alcohol, her recovery, and her reversion back to the Catholic Faith. Christie shares her story of addiction and her experiences with treatment and AA meetings. We discuss what Christie appreciates about recovery and how she now sees God’s hand and Mary’s intercession in her life.Christie helps other Catholics in recovery and offers sobriety coaching to those looking to reduce or eliminate drinking from their lives for ANY reason.  Helpful links:Connect with Christie on Instagram: @catholicrecoverycoachVisit her website: catholicrecoverycoach.com Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery

In this episode, my beautiful wife, Cristin and I share some ways we worked together to heal from pornography addiction. We discuss how easy it is to access pornography in today’s culture, how easy it is to be addicted, and to conceal this addiction. We talk through how to approach a spouse if you suspect they are viewing, how to respond if a spouse shares their struggles, some ways Recovery has helped our marriage, and 3 ways that couples can work together to heal from this addiction. Helpful links:Join Finally Free: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/need-helpBook a Complimentary, Confidential Call with Steve: https://www.catholicsfightporn.com/contactEmail: steve@catholicsfightporn.comConnect with me on Instagram @catholicrecovery